Camillia W.’s Journal

David is doing the correct thing in asking God before he goes in to battle,whether it is the thing to do or not. He probably went to the high priest and had him to ask of God. We are not told exactly how he did it,just that he did it. David knows when God tells him to go,he will be with him and David and his men will win the battle. When the Lord fights for you ,there is no way to lose.

The tribes of Israel had operated somewhat independently. they had not had a central place of worship. In fact,Saul had led them away from their deep faith in God. They had placed their faith in an earthly king,instead of in their one true God. The Philistines had destroyed Saul and his family and many other Israelites. They needed to focus on God again.

These men had been with Saul until they determined he was not fair in his dealings. They were some of the choice fighters who could use both hands in battle. They determined that David was right in the problem with Saul and they came to serve David. Saul was a Benjamite but they could not follw him because of his cruelty toward David.

Joab had fallen out of favor with David for killing Abner. He had to prove himself again. He destroyed the Jebusites and was restored as chief and captain. He had been demoted,when David disapproved of him. Now he is back in good standing.

The armor-bearer probably feared the same fate that Saul feared. He did not want to be tortured either and he killed himself. It would not be until the next day that the grave robber would find their bodies and bring word to David of their death.

This is an explanation of their duties, and how they were carried out. Most of the time, these men lived in the villages the Lord had alloted to them. They took turns coming to the tabernacle at a specific time to be a guard at the gate that had been designated as their post. It seems, their duties lasted seven days and then some of their brothers came to relieve them. There were four men that were in charge of the operation. Not only were they to keep the gates, but they guarded the treasuries as well.

The five spies encourage them to go into the land,and take it over. They believe the people are so at ease, that it will be easily taken. They have witnessed the fact that the people have a comfortable living,because the land is fertile. They are encouraging their brethren to get up,and go now to take the city.

This just means there was a dedication service,to dedicate the Levite as the priest.

She pretends to be embarrassed at what Samson has done to get him to tell her the real reason for his great strength. Why is he listening to her is hard to rationalize. This too has to be the will of God. (Amazing)

Why in the world would he tell her how he could be defeated? That is exactly what she is asking of him,because she wants the silver shekels they havae offered her as a bribe.